CAUTI Prevention Webconference

Tuesday, June 18, 20131:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

This Webconference will continue to focus on the rapid improvement plan for reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) that NYSPFP launched in April 2013. Hospitals will report on their efforts to optimize catheter utilization in the emergency department (ED) as well as efforts they have begun to explore to reduce catheter utilization in other areas of the hospital. NYSPFP will unveil the next phase of the rapid improvement plan focused on implementing “hard and soft stops” for catheter discontinuation with a particular emphasis on triggering urinary catheter discontinuation at certain high risk transitions, such as transfers out of the operating room (OR) or critical care.

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Who Should Attend

NYSPFP encourages your CAUTI interdisciplinary teams and front-line clinical staff to join this Webinar. This includes, at a minimum, your CAUTI clinical and data leads, in addition to any other key staff members (e.g., physician and nurse champions from the Emergency Department, ICUs, and non-ICUs) that are involved in the implementation of the CAUTI initiative. Surgical staff and those involved in the NYSPFP surgical site infection/operating room safety initiative are also encouraged to participate.

Who To Contact

If you need assistance with registration for the Webconference, please contact Joan Stewart at jstewart@nyspfp.org or (518) 431-7522.